The Haunted Hike In Missouri That Will Send You Running For The Hills

Missouri has many buildings rumored to be haunted, but there are few truly haunted hikes. In Wildwood, just west of St. Louis, is Zombie Road — or what is now called Rock Hollow Trail. It is easily one of the most haunted sites in Missouri. Lawler Ford Road was constructed in the late 1860s and was built so locals could access the Meramec River. The road fell out of use as modern highways were constructed and rumors of paranormal activity increased. Now, the road has been transformed into a Great Rivers Greenway that connects St. Louis with the county via trails that follow the rivers.

Popular among cyclists, the gorgeous Rock Hollow Trail leads to the Meramec River and has a long and haunted history.

There are many different stories about the apparitions that linger on Zombie Road.

At night this 2.3-mile trail becomes much more sinister. The trail was likely built on Native American lands and many believe that evil spirits remain to punish those that venture onto the land.

There are other reports of ghostly lights and glowing figures that move along the dark, forested trails.

In addition to the ghostly sightings, there is a story of a woman who walks the near by train tracks at night. Records do show that Celia McCullough died in 1876 when she was hit by a train in the area. She could be the woman who still visits the tracks at night.

Locals have been sharing spooky stories of Zombie Road for decades. However, what you are more likely to find at night on the trail are police officers issuing tickets for trespassing.

Take this haunted hike on Rock Hollow Trail and find out for yourself if the spooky stories are true. Just remember that entering at night can lead to a hefty fine — or worse.

You can find Rock Hollow Trail at 777 Ridge Rd., Wildwood.

Check out this video of a ghost hunt down Zombie Road. What do you think of these spooky stories?

https://vimeo.com/133243491

Have you taken the haunted hike on Zombie Road? Tell us about it in the comments below.

Looking for more haunted sites in Missouri? Find out about the Devil's Tree that was discovered in the Show Me State.